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How to raise a carolina box turtle

2021-10-22 / 794 Read

How to raise the Carolina box turtle:

1. Feeding: The Carolina box turtle is a kind of omnivorous turtle species. When feeding them, you should pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetarian food, not for a long time. Feed them only one type of food. Meat can make up the majority, such as crickets, mealworms, and earthworms. Vegetarian food can account for a small part, such as beans, grass, straw, etc., and some fruits can also be fed appropriately. Common fruits such as apples and grapes are all acceptable.

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2. Sunbathing: Carolina box turtles' requirements for light are relatively high, and it is best to let them bask in the sun every day. If natural light is lacking, you can supplement it with UVB lamps.

3. Disease prevention: Generally speaking, Carolina box turtles are less prone to getting sick, but if they get sick, their lifespan will be shortened. Therefore, it is best to prevent and control it in advance, and do a good job in water change and disinfection in advance. After symptoms appear, prompt treatment is required.